Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK’s largest DIY investment platform, is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week starting in 2025, following its relocation to a new Bristol office. The move affects around 2,400 staff and comes after the firm’s acquisition by a private equity consortium led by CVC Capital Partners for £5.4bn in 2024. The company had not previously mandated specific in-office days, but internal sources say some employees rarely came in, hindering collaboration.

Employees will transition into the new office in stages from September. A spokesperson emphasized there remains flexibility as staff settle into their “new home.” This follows broader industry trends, with firms like Revolut, TSB, and JPMorgan Chase also tightening return-to-office policies after years of remote work during the pandemic.

Founded in 1981 by Peter Hargreaves and Stephen Lansdown, Hargreaves Lansdown has faced rising competition from digital rivals such as AJ Bell and Interactive Investor. The firm recently modernized its technology and revised fees to remain competitive.